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1955 Franklin Half Dollar

Mintage: 2,498,181 (Philadelphia), 378,200 (Proof - Philadelphia)
Designers: John R. Sinnock (obverse & reverse), John Frederick Lewis (sketch for reverse model)
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Edge: Reeded

Notes: This is one of two years when Franklin Halves were only minted at the Philadelphia Mint. The 1955 Franklin Half has the lowest mintage of the series. This year also has the most notable variety of the series known as the "Bugs Bunny" variety. A split appears on Franklin's lip which gives the appearance of teeth like the Bugs Bunny cartoon character.

1955 FRANKLIN SILVER HALF DOLLAR UNC MS COIN #952
1955 FRANKLIN SILVER HALF DOLLAR UNC MS COIN #952
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1955-P  Franklin Half Dollar  BU/CH BU  (1332x)
1955-P Franklin Half Dollar BU/CH BU (1332x)
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1955 FRANKLIN HALVE!!! PCGS MS64FBL!!
1955 FRANKLIN HALVE!!! PCGS MS64FBL!!
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